Henry's will hijacking Flashcards
What was the act of succession?
The throne would pass to Edward, if no heir, Mary, if no heir, Elizabeth
What did Henry say for his daughters?
That they weren’t allowed to marry without the approval of the privy council
What caused factions in the privy council?
The divide between Catholics and protestants
What were the numbers in the privy council?
16 in total, 8 catholic, 8 protestant
Who was Anthony Denny?
He had access to the King’s private chamber and dry stamp signature
Who was William Paget?
Controlled written information to the King. Was able to filter what he read.
Why would Denny alter the will?
Was unhappy with the amount of power held by Seymour and Paget
Who was meant to have altered the will?
Seymour was said to have altered the will in order to remove two Catholics from the will
Who was removed from the privy council?
- Stephen Gardiner (bishop)
- Thomas Howard (Duke of Norfolk)
Why could these peoples removal be Henry’s wishes?
They both may have angered Henry, for example Gardiner refused to give land to the crown.
